ICE Plans to Equip Agents with Electric Shock Gloves

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is planning to purchase electric shock gloves for its agents. The proposal has raised concerns about potential misuse and the ethical implications of such a weapon.

12 Aug, 19:40 — 13 Aug, 07:06

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a U.S. federal agency acquiring new, potentially controversial, less-lethal force tools. The use of electric shock devices by law enforcement often raises concerns about human rights, potential for abuse, and the definition of 'de-escalation' versus 'coercion', especially in the context of immigration enforcement.

Key entitiesImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Compliant Technologies Kathy Hochul Letitia James

The Story

What 20 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

ICE plans to acquire electric shock gloves
The gloves can deliver up to 380 volts of electricity
The acquisition is expected to cost up to $20 million
The devices are known as GLOVE (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter)

Key claims6 agreed

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ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves.

agreed·Times of Indiadie-presseindex-hrzerohedgeAl Jazeera+3

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The gloves can produce up to 380 volts of electricity.

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The devices are called GLOVE, standing for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.

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The gloves are activated by pressing a button.

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The gloves are intended as 'de-escalation devices'.

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Human rights organizations express concern over the gloves.

agreed·index-hrder-spiegelAl JazeeraTimes of Indiandtv

Where they diverge

Purpose and intended use of the gloves

die-presseder-standardder-spiegelNPRirozhlas

Primarily as 'de-escalation devices' or non-lethal tools for compliance

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To cause pain for forced obedience or to quickly gain compliance

Political context of the acquisition

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Linked to the Trump administration and its immigration crackdown

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Framed with warnings of legal consequences from New York Democratic leaders

Times of Indiandtvhelsingin-sanomat

Coverage gaps

Specific warnings of legal action against ICE from New York Democratic leaders Kathy Hochul and Letitia James

ReportedFox News

MissingTimes of Indiandtvdie-presse+13

The manufacturer of the gloves, Compliant Technologies

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MissingTimes of Indiandtvdie-presse+13

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Source Diversity

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Spectrum spread— 5/5 buckets covered33/33

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Right5

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Far R2

Far Right (2)

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Geographic diversity— 13 regions34/34

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

aftonbladetcenter-leftlefturgent—Emphasizes 'painful' aspect of gloves

der-standardcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Mentions de-escalation but highlights shock delivery

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with many outlets emphasizing concerns over misuse and the controversial nature of the devices, often linking them to broader criticisms of ICE's practices or the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Sources

Showing 8 of 20 sources

NPRHigh1d ago

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.

By Meg Anderson

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves

US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president's immigration crackdown.

Read full article →

Fox NewsMixed1d ago

ICE eyes $20M purchase of electric shock gloves as Hochul warns of legal consequences

New York Democratic leaders Kathy Hochul and Letitia James warn ICE could face legal action over electric shock gloves DHS plans to acquire.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

ICE asks Kentucky officials to hold previously deported man charged with rape while working as landlord

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

By TOI World Desk

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears

The devices known as the GLOVE, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are normal patrol gloves until an officer presses a button to activate its electrical mode.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) plans to spend up to US$20 million on electric-shock gloves designed to help officers quickly gain compliance from individuals.

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zerohedgeLow1d ago

Shocked! ICE To Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Zaps

Shocked! ICE To Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Zaps Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that can deliver electric shocks for its agents, according to a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security on Aug. 10. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk outside the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura, Calif., on July 27, 2026. Blake Fa...

By Tyler Durden

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Coverage Timeline

First report: observador · 12 Aug, 18:56|Full coverage: 20 · 12h|Window: 12h

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observador12 Aug, 18:56First to report

ICE investe 17 milhões de euros em luvas que dão choques

aftonbladet12 Aug, 19:24

ICE ska få elektrifierade handskar

Yahoo12 Aug, 19:40

ICE asks Kentucky officials to hold previously deported man charged with rape while working as landlord

irozhlas12 Aug, 19:52

Rukavice vysílající elektrické šoky jako nástroj deeskalace? Agenti ICE dostanou nové vybavení

channel-news-asia12 Aug, 20:48

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

newsbeast12 Aug, 20:49

ΗΠΑ: Γάντια που προκαλούν ηλεκτροσόκ εξετάζει να δώσει στους πράκτορές της η ICE

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NPR12 Aug, 22:13

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

Fox News12 Aug, 22:22

ICE eyes $20M purchase of electric shock gloves as Hochul warns of legal consequences

Al Jazeera12 Aug, 22:22

Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves

der-spiegel12 Aug, 23:10

USA: ICE-Agenten sollen Elektroschock-Handschuhe bekommen

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zerohedge13 Aug, 00:55

Shocked! ICE To Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Zaps

faz13 Aug, 01:32

USA unter Trump: US-Behörde ICE plant Kauf von Elektroschock-Handschuhen

1h later

helsingin-sanomat13 Aug, 02:53

Yhdysvallat | ICE aikoo hankkia agenteilleen käsineitä, joilla voidaan antaa sähköšokkeja

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der-standard13 Aug, 04:00

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a factual announcement of the acquisition to a critical examination of the devices' purpose, potential for misuse, and the political context surrounding ICE's actions.

Initial ReportsAug 12 evening - Aug 13 early morning

Early reports confirm ICE's plan to acquire electric shock gloves and detail their basic function and voltage.

Emergence of CriticismAug 13 morning

Subsequent reports begin to highlight concerns from human rights groups and questions regarding the 'de-escalation' claim.

Political FramingAug 13 morning

Later reports connect the acquisition to the Trump administration's immigration policies or specific political figures' reactions.

ICE Plans to Equip Agents with Electric Shock Gloves

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims6 agreed

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves

ICE eyes $20M purchase of electric shock gloves as Hochul warns of legal consequences

ICE asks Kentucky officials to hold previously deported man charged with rape while working as landlord

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Shocked! ICE To Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Zaps

Coverage Timeline

ICE investe 17 milhões de euros em luvas que dão choques

ICE ska få elektrifierade handskar

ICE asks Kentucky officials to hold previously deported man charged with rape while working as landlord

Rukavice vysílající elektrické šoky jako nástroj deeskalace? Agenti ICE dostanou nové vybavení

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

ΗΠΑ: Γάντια που προκαλούν ηλεκτροσόκ εξετάζει να δώσει στους πράκτορές της η ICE

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

ICE eyes $20M purchase of electric shock gloves as Hochul warns of legal consequences

Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves

USA: ICE-Agenten sollen Elektroschock-Handschuhe bekommen

Shocked! ICE To Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Zaps

USA unter Trump: US-Behörde ICE plant Kauf von Elektroschock-Handschuhen

Yhdysvallat | ICE aikoo hankkia agenteilleen käsineitä, joilla voidaan antaa sähköšokkeja

US-Einwanderungsbehörde ICE plant Kauf von Elektroschock-Handschuhen

USA: ICE plant Kauf von Elektroschockhandschuhen

ICE agenti mogli bi dobiti rukavice za elektrošokove. Imaju napon do 380 volti

US-Behörde ICE plant Kauf von Elektroschock-Handschuhen

US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears

Električni šok iz dlani: ameriški imigracijski agenti z novim orožjem

Why is ICE under fire over its $20 million electric shock-glove plan?

Story evolution

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Why this matters

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims6 agreed

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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